The Cook's Book of Essential Information - by Barbara Hill (Paperback)

Name: The Cook's Book of Essential Information - by Barbara Hill (Paperback)
SKU: 92437456
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"This kitchen reference book is packed with all kinds of information that has never been compiled in one book before.
Author(s): Barbara Hill
336 Pages
Cooking + Food + Wine, Reference

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About the Book

This comprehensive kitchen encyclopedia is a must for both the experienced and beginning cook, providing fast, accurate information on topics from weights and measures to nutritional values of foods. "Finally . . . what you need to know, in one place!"--Associated Press.

Book Synopsis

"This kitchen reference book is packed with all kinds of information that has never been compiled in one book before."--Chicago Tribune

Everything you really need to know about buying, cooking, and storing food is here in one easy-to-use volume. Packed with essential information for both the experienced and the beginning cook, this is a kitchen encyclopedia to keep handy when you need fast, accurate answers to your food questions.

A complete compendium of:
- Common Cookbook Terms & Abbreviations
- Ingredient Substitutions
- Temperatures and Cooking Times for Dozens of Foods
- Finest Kitchen Equipment
- Storage Life for Frozen, Refrigerated, and Shelf Foods
- Food Additives--the Safe and the Unsafe
- Nutritional Guidelines . . . and More!

Answers to the food questions you really ask:
How many graham crackers are needed for one pie shell?
Can I substitute cocoa for chocolate squares in a recipe?
Which buy on eggs is best--medium, large, or extra-large?
How long will a jar of mayo keep in the refrigerator?
What's the cooking time for lobster?

Dimensions (Overall): 8.51 Inches (H) x 5.59 Inches (W) x .86 Inches (D)

Weight: .98 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 336

Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine

Sub-Genre: Reference

Publisher: Dell

Format: Paperback

Author: Barbara Hill

Language: English

Street Date: November 4, 1990

TCIN: 92437456

UPC: 9780440502630

Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-0985

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.98 pounds

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